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I would like to post a couple of portraits here. I am not a member. Can someone show me the simple way of
doing this? I have the photos on computer.Thanks,
-- keki unwalla, June 25, 2004
Since I started with photography I rather the art photos than portraits, but when I got home and showed my work
to my friends and family, the said "how come you dont take a pictures of us" I said why not!!!, what I've find out
is work with a NON DISTRACTIVE Background, set your camera at the highest apperture (small f/number) to
blur the background, also try green on the background, works really great. Here is an example of my friend and
his girlfriend portrait.
PS: I am new in this, please comment.
Regards,
Miguel Torres
Image:Jose y Laura 2.JPG
-- Miguel Torres, July 4, 2004
I agree with the other postings that there is too much discussion about camera bodies and lenses. Most any 35mm
SLR will generate the same portrait results, with only marginal differences in metering performance. The author
DOES provide a service by touching on the use of alternate lighting sources and backgrounds. I suggest that
inexperienced photographers look at their shots with an eye towards what they don't like. Is the perspective
wrong? Was the lighting or exposure unflattering? Does the background interfere too much? Is the focus good?
Was the subjects expression and body position appealing? The things that bug you most are the things you need
to resolve...Example...My biggest problem used to be (and often still is)uneven/harsh/contrasty lighting when
outdoors. The fix for this was not to buy a Canon 1Ds. I picked up a compact 5-in-1 reflector and a flash unit.
Bang...problem improved and learning has taken place. Take this approach and pick off YOUR issues and you'll
be taking better portraits.
Image:Sammy.jpg
-- Michael Hansen, July 5, 2004
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